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| Côte d'Ivoire: First Militia Fighters Hand Over Weapons UN Integrated Regional Information Networks Posted to the web July 27, 2006 |
| Thus the wheels of this discussion have been set in motion once again, seeking not only to defame Islam but even more specifically to erode the very identity of the Muslim woman. BY: Bro. Akim @MMA |
Some 150 militiamen in western, government-controlled Cote d'Ivoire
became the first armed fighters to hand over their weapons on Wednesday
in a rare breakthrough in the country's hobbling peace process.
They are the first of an estimated 2,000 militia fighters to be disarmed by a
7 August deadline, part of a series of measures aimed at clearing the way
for elections in October.
The fighters, who turned up in a pick-up truck, were met by officials from the
disarmament, demobilisation and reinsertion (DDR) programme in the
western town of Guiglo. Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny and UN
representatives were also present.
became the first armed fighters to hand over their weapons on Wednesday
in a rare breakthrough in the country's hobbling peace process.
They are the first of an estimated 2,000 militia fighters to be disarmed by a
7 August deadline, part of a series of measures aimed at clearing the way
for elections in October.
The fighters, who turned up in a pick-up truck, were met by officials from the
disarmament, demobilisation and reinsertion (DDR) programme in the
western town of Guiglo. Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny and UN
representatives were also present.
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| Pres. Kabbah Reminds Pres. Johnson-sirleaf By: Analyst Newspaper |
| Monrovians Feared attack as Executive Mansion Blazed 7/26/06 - Sidiki Trawally, strawally@FrontPageAfrica.com |
Fear of an attack on the Executive Mansion gripped residents of Monrovia
when a huge fire engulfed the presidential palace Wednesday morning as
guests, including three heads of states prepared to go in for the official
independence anniversary celebrations reception.
FPA sources in the capital said some residents around the Mansion area
raised the false alarm that some armed group have attacked and taken
over the presidential offices on capital hill. With such news raining across
the capital, people in other parts of the city, including central Monrovia
started to run helter-skelter.
Some residents, who had gone to the markets to shop were engulfed with
fear that “rebels” were about to smash their hopes for a lasting peace and
stability in the country.
when a huge fire engulfed the presidential palace Wednesday morning as
guests, including three heads of states prepared to go in for the official
independence anniversary celebrations reception.
FPA sources in the capital said some residents around the Mansion area
raised the false alarm that some armed group have attacked and taken
over the presidential offices on capital hill. With such news raining across
the capital, people in other parts of the city, including central Monrovia
started to run helter-skelter.
Some residents, who had gone to the markets to shop were engulfed with
fear that “rebels” were about to smash their hopes for a lasting peace and
stability in the country.
| PRESS RELEASE: WIMAM’s General Secretary Condemns the Misrepresentation of the leadership of WIMAM in Mohammed Bility’s Graduation Invitation. |
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks
Posted to the web July 26, 2006
Monrovia
Flames engulfed part of the Liberian presidential palace on Wednesday
afternoon, overshadowing events to celebrate the country's 159th Independence
Day.
Hundreds of onlookers who gathered to watch the flames and smoke rising from
the palace were kept away by Ghanaian peacekeepers, part of a 15,000-strong
UN force stationed in the country since the civil war ended in 2003.
The flames appeared to be coming from the section of the building where
President Ellen Johnson-Sireaf has her offices. It was not immediately clear how
the fire started. There were no reported casualties or injuries.
Earlier in the day, Sirleaf had marked the country's Independence Day by flipping
the switch on the first working streetlights Liberians have seen for a decade and a
half. Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, founded by freed American slaves.
Posted to the web July 26, 2006
Monrovia
Flames engulfed part of the Liberian presidential palace on Wednesday
afternoon, overshadowing events to celebrate the country's 159th Independence
Day.
Hundreds of onlookers who gathered to watch the flames and smoke rising from
the palace were kept away by Ghanaian peacekeepers, part of a 15,000-strong
UN force stationed in the country since the civil war ended in 2003.
The flames appeared to be coming from the section of the building where
President Ellen Johnson-Sireaf has her offices. It was not immediately clear how
the fire started. There were no reported casualties or injuries.
Earlier in the day, Sirleaf had marked the country's Independence Day by flipping
the switch on the first working streetlights Liberians have seen for a decade and a
half. Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, founded by freed American slaves.
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Sheik Kafumba Konneh: "I think she needs
to look at those who are 75 percent naked
on the streets which has given rise to rape
in the society and for societal health."
PHILADELPHIA - In an effort to put some
positive spin on the controversial comment
made by the embattled Liberian police
director, the Government of Liberia
to look at those who are 75 percent naked
on the streets which has given rise to rape
in the society and for societal health."
PHILADELPHIA - In an effort to put some
positive spin on the controversial comment
made by the embattled Liberian police
director, the Government of Liberia
Saturday July 22, 2006
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) - World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz wraps up a visit
Saturday to the war-shattered West African nation of Liberia, where he has
praised economic progress led by the country's new head of state, but warned
there is "a lot of work to do.''
Wolfowitz arrived in Liberia's capital, Monrovia, on Friday and addressed
lawmakers examining the first annual budget proposal submitted by President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's government. It totaled US$120 (euro94.64) million.
Sirleaf took office in January after winning elections that made her Africa's first
democratically elected female president.
Many hope her rise to power will mark the end of years of fighting and oppression
in the tiny country founded by freed American slaves in the mid-1800s.
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) - World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz wraps up a visit
Saturday to the war-shattered West African nation of Liberia, where he has
praised economic progress led by the country's new head of state, but warned
there is "a lot of work to do.''
Wolfowitz arrived in Liberia's capital, Monrovia, on Friday and addressed
lawmakers examining the first annual budget proposal submitted by President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's government. It totaled US$120 (euro94.64) million.
Sirleaf took office in January after winning elections that made her Africa's first
democratically elected female president.
Many hope her rise to power will mark the end of years of fighting and oppression
in the tiny country founded by freed American slaves in the mid-1800s.
| Gunmen have killed 682 in Somalia By SALAD DUHUL, Associated Press WriterSun Jul 23 |
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Gunmen have killed 682 civilians, including a
foreign journalist, in executions over the past year in Somalia, a local rights
group said Sunday.
The killings took place largely in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Some
came during battles for control of the city, others were due to clan
differences, a few were kidnappings and some were for unknown motives,
according to the report by the Dr. Ismael Jumale Human Rights Center.
Those killings included the June slaying of Swedish journalist Martin Adler
as he filmed a protest in Mogadishu. An unidentified gunman shot Adler in
the back.
foreign journalist, in executions over the past year in Somalia, a local rights
group said Sunday.
The killings took place largely in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Some
came during battles for control of the city, others were due to clan
differences, a few were kidnappings and some were for unknown motives,
according to the report by the Dr. Ismael Jumale Human Rights Center.
Those killings included the June slaying of Swedish journalist Martin Adler
as he filmed a protest in Mogadishu. An unidentified gunman shot Adler in
the back.
| Liberia: Police Warns Muslim Women Against Veil The Inquirer (Monrovia) July 21, 2006 Posted to the web July 24, 2006 |
Police Director, Munnah Sieh, has warned the public including women from the
Islamic faith, against wearing veil when moving on the streets or other public
places in the country.
Director Sieh said at this time when terrorism is so high across the world, such a
practice will not be tolerated in the country.
The female police chief issued the warning yesterday when she appeared as a
live studio guest on the radio talk show 50-50, broadcast on SKY FM Radio.
Commenting further on the issue, Director Sieh said if a woman from the Islamic
faith has a husband that is jealous for which, they usually wear veils, such a
husband should make sure that he has everything in the house for his wife so
that she can not get on the street wearing any veil.
Islamic faith, against wearing veil when moving on the streets or other public
places in the country.
Director Sieh said at this time when terrorism is so high across the world, such a
practice will not be tolerated in the country.
The female police chief issued the warning yesterday when she appeared as a
live studio guest on the radio talk show 50-50, broadcast on SKY FM Radio.
Commenting further on the issue, Director Sieh said if a woman from the Islamic
faith has a husband that is jealous for which, they usually wear veils, such a
husband should make sure that he has everything in the house for his wife so
that she can not get on the street wearing any veil.
| The Minnesota Mandingo Association win 7 - 3 against the home side The Wisconsin Mandingo Association of Milwaukee (WIMAM), Inc. |
| Militants block Ivory Coast's largest city By FRANZ WILD, Associated Press Writer Wed Jul 19, 7:26 PM ET |
AP Photo: Supporters
of Ivory Coast President
Laurent Gbagbo block a
road as part of a protest...
of Ivory Coast President
Laurent Gbagbo block a
road as part of a protest...
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - Hard-line supporters of Ivory Coast President
Laurent Gbagbo blocked major routes in the country's largest city
Wednesday to protest an identification program that they say rebels could
exploit to skew upcoming presidential elections.
It was unclear how many people were involved in the protest, though a
senior U.N. peacekeeper, Col. Omar el Khadir, said there were barricades
across the city. Similar protests took place in nearby towns and the
blockade kept some commuters from reaching work.
"There are Young Patriots all over Abidjan. Everything has been blocked
off," said the leader of one of many loosely affiliated Young Patriot groups,
Hia Bibah.
The demonstrators object to a program aimed at distinguishing who —
among an estimated 3.5 million people in the West African nation without
birth certificates — can claim Ivorian citizenship.
Laurent Gbagbo blocked major routes in the country's largest city
Wednesday to protest an identification program that they say rebels could
exploit to skew upcoming presidential elections.
It was unclear how many people were involved in the protest, though a
senior U.N. peacekeeper, Col. Omar el Khadir, said there were barricades
across the city. Similar protests took place in nearby towns and the
blockade kept some commuters from reaching work.
"There are Young Patriots all over Abidjan. Everything has been blocked
off," said the leader of one of many loosely affiliated Young Patriot groups,
Hia Bibah.
The demonstrators object to a program aimed at distinguishing who —
among an estimated 3.5 million people in the West African nation without
birth certificates — can claim Ivorian citizenship.
| Liberia: Clinton Shows Heart for Liberia The Analyst (Monrovia) Posted to the web July 18, 2006 |
William Jefferson Clinton, or Bill Clinton, former President of the United States of
America has come to Liberia at the time he is no longer at the helm of affairs in
American politics, although he is still a stakeholder and national symbol of honor
and reverence. As such, his being in post-conflict Liberia cannot be
under-estimated. Yesterday, he met with President Sirleaf in camera and held
open discussions with Liberian youths; our correspondent was there and has
pieced his concerns.
Former President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton and President Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),
pledging his institution, the Clinton Foundation, to helping government fight
HIV/AIDS and without making any financial commitment.
| We're Unable To Pay Our Debts, Sirleaf Tells Donor Conference As She Unveils Strategic Economic Recovery Plans Liberian Observer (Monrovia)July 13, 2006 T. Lincoln Reeves, Jr. |
As Government and International Donor Partners meet to discuss Liberia's
economic revitalization and recovery from nearly two decades of wanton,
senseless destruction, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has admitted the inability
of the war-wrecked nation to settle its awesome debt obligation to the international
community.
Pres. Sirleaf made the observation in Monrovia yesterday when she addressed
participants at the ongoing Liberian Reconstruction and Development Conference.
The two-day conference brings together key development stakeholders including
the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations Mission in
Liberia (UNMIL), United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
European Commission and the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS).
economic revitalization and recovery from nearly two decades of wanton,
senseless destruction, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has admitted the inability
of the war-wrecked nation to settle its awesome debt obligation to the international
community.
Pres. Sirleaf made the observation in Monrovia yesterday when she addressed
participants at the ongoing Liberian Reconstruction and Development Conference.
The two-day conference brings together key development stakeholders including
the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations Mission in
Liberia (UNMIL), United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
European Commission and the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS).
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Wednesday spoke at the opening of a two-
days donor conference on the strategic interest of post-war Liberia with focus on
the achieved deliverables of her Infant government for the last few months and
ways in which the government in collision with the international community can
strengthen the economic and financial base of the country.
Accordingly, the Donor Conference on Liberia is focused on the strategic interest
of the country and a comprehensive stock taking of the first six months of the new
government, including a comprehensive update on the implementation of the
Security Council resolution 1509, economic revitalization and institutional reform
as well as the combat of corruption.
days donor conference on the strategic interest of post-war Liberia with focus on
the achieved deliverables of her Infant government for the last few months and
ways in which the government in collision with the international community can
strengthen the economic and financial base of the country.
Accordingly, the Donor Conference on Liberia is focused on the strategic interest
of the country and a comprehensive stock taking of the first six months of the new
government, including a comprehensive update on the implementation of the
Security Council resolution 1509, economic revitalization and institutional reform
as well as the combat of corruption.
Several thousand militiamen are active in the south of the country
Ivory Coast's president and rebel leader have agreed a new disarmament
deadline aimed at breaking the deadlocked peace process.
Pro-government militias, who have recently missed two deadlines, must
hand in their arms by the end of July.
The leaders' announcement came after talks with UN head Kofi Annan and
other African heads of state.
But Mr Annan did not say whether he thought the elections would take
place as scheduled in October.
The West African state has been split in two by civil war for nearly four
years.
Ivory Coast's president and rebel leader have agreed a new disarmament
deadline aimed at breaking the deadlocked peace process.
Pro-government militias, who have recently missed two deadlines, must
hand in their arms by the end of July.
The leaders' announcement came after talks with UN head Kofi Annan and
other African heads of state.
But Mr Annan did not say whether he thought the elections would take
place as scheduled in October.
The West African state has been split in two by civil war for nearly four
years.
| Let us come together as one and let go our differences. By: Mr. Mamadee Konneh, WIMAM's President, July 9, 2006 |
It has been said and as we all are aware, “United We Stand, Divided We
Fall”. Why can't we be good listeners and allow others to express their
opinions?
I would like to point out some issues that are affecting our community, and
my administration will do every thing to solve this dispute if Allah’s agree.
Before proceeding, I would like to ask the following questions: Does it mean
by being an elder that you don't have to listen to one that is younger than you
or that being youngsters in the community means you are not entitled to your
opinion; Or that you have nothing to give back, (contribute) to your
community? Please allow me to clarify what I mean by the phrase
"contribution".
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks, July 09, 2006
Monrovia Posted to the web July 6, 2006
Liberia's parliament on Thursday debates President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's first
but sure-to-please budget, with pledges of whopping wage increases for civil
servants and provisions for restoring the country's damaged social services.
Rebuilding the war-battered educational, health and justice systems take the
lion's share of the US $120.2 million budget to be spent from 1 July 2006 to 30
June 2007.
The budget also offers a 73 percent increase in monthly wages for government
employees, meaning that ordinary government workers could take home an
equivalent of US $26 monthly in comparison to the current US $15, or 800
Liberian dollars.
Monrovia Posted to the web July 6, 2006
Liberia's parliament on Thursday debates President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's first
but sure-to-please budget, with pledges of whopping wage increases for civil
servants and provisions for restoring the country's damaged social services.
Rebuilding the war-battered educational, health and justice systems take the
lion's share of the US $120.2 million budget to be spent from 1 July 2006 to 30
June 2007.
The budget also offers a 73 percent increase in monthly wages for government
employees, meaning that ordinary government workers could take home an
equivalent of US $26 monthly in comparison to the current US $15, or 800
Liberian dollars.
BY: The Analyst July 09, 2006
Monrovia Posted to the web July 7, 2006
Discussions that culminated into the Accra Peace Agreement ended with
the general consensus that the way back to sanity and peace involves in
that order, cessation of hostilities, transitional government for disarmament
and creation of enabling political environment, elections, and concomitantly,
reconciliation and reconstruction. But a few vocal Liberians seem not to
appreciate the outcome of the first four steps and they are afraid that the
reconciliation and reconstruction processes may crash land.
This group is not only expecting "so much too soon in reconstruction" but it
is also seeking to reverse the Accra consensus by calling for the
establishment of a war crime tribunal to address past impunity. Such
advocates, though, seem unlikely to succeed. The Analyst Staff Writer has
been finding out, based on her recent interview with IRIN, where President
Sirleaf stands on the issue of justice and reconciliation in an era of
reconstruction and high public expectation.
Monrovia Posted to the web July 7, 2006
Discussions that culminated into the Accra Peace Agreement ended with
the general consensus that the way back to sanity and peace involves in
that order, cessation of hostilities, transitional government for disarmament
and creation of enabling political environment, elections, and concomitantly,
reconciliation and reconstruction. But a few vocal Liberians seem not to
appreciate the outcome of the first four steps and they are afraid that the
reconciliation and reconstruction processes may crash land.
This group is not only expecting "so much too soon in reconstruction" but it
is also seeking to reverse the Accra consensus by calling for the
establishment of a war crime tribunal to address past impunity. Such
advocates, though, seem unlikely to succeed. The Analyst Staff Writer has
been finding out, based on her recent interview with IRIN, where President
Sirleaf stands on the issue of justice and reconciliation in an era of
reconstruction and high public expectation.
The Inquirer (Monrovia)
July 09, 2006 Posted to the web July 7, 2006
Consultations involving stakeholders in Liberia continue today at the
Executive Mansion with a meeting between President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
and officials of the National Muslim Council of Liberia.
President Sirleaf used the occasion to brief the Muslim religious leaders
about government's initiatives and the challenges it faces in meeting those
objectives. The President said government is determined to address the
difficult problems facing the country through the adoption of measures that
would put Liberia back on the road to national recovery.
July 09, 2006 Posted to the web July 7, 2006
Consultations involving stakeholders in Liberia continue today at the
Executive Mansion with a meeting between President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
and officials of the National Muslim Council of Liberia.
President Sirleaf used the occasion to brief the Muslim religious leaders
about government's initiatives and the challenges it faces in meeting those
objectives. The President said government is determined to address the
difficult problems facing the country through the adoption of measures that
would put Liberia back on the road to national recovery.
| Italy beat France 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup after an absorbing 1-1 draw in Berlin. By: BBC Sports |
Fabio Grosso scored the winning goal after France's David Trezeguet
missed.
Playing his last game before retiring, Zinedine Zidane's career ended in
disgrace after he was sent off for crazily headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Zidane had put France ahead early on with a coolly-taken chipped penalty,
before Materazzi levelled with a header from an Andrea Pirlo corner.
The result caps an incredible period for Italian football, with the domestic
game embroiled in a corruption scandal similar to 1982 when they last won
the World Cup.
They have now won the competition four times, one fewer than Brazil, and it
was the first time they managed to win a World Cup match on penalties
after three failed attempts.
missed.
Playing his last game before retiring, Zinedine Zidane's career ended in
disgrace after he was sent off for crazily headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Zidane had put France ahead early on with a coolly-taken chipped penalty,
before Materazzi levelled with a header from an Andrea Pirlo corner.
The result caps an incredible period for Italian football, with the domestic
game embroiled in a corruption scandal similar to 1982 when they last won
the World Cup.
They have now won the competition four times, one fewer than Brazil, and it
was the first time they managed to win a World Cup match on penalties
after three failed attempts.
by Zoom Dosso Tue Jul 4, 5:25 PM ET
MONROVIA (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan urged
the international community to stay in war-scarred Liberia for as long as possible
to shore up the country's fragile peace.
"For the international community, it is imperative that it stays with Liberia in the
long term," said Annan after talks with Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
He said the international community's tendency to abandon countries emerging
from conflict could "reverse hard-won results and weaken the attempts we are
making to build solid societies."
"We cannot allow those weaknesses to take hold again in Liberia," he vowed to
the Liberian national assembly.
MONROVIA (AFP) - United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan urged
the international community to stay in war-scarred Liberia for as long as possible
to shore up the country's fragile peace.
"For the international community, it is imperative that it stays with Liberia in the
long term," said Annan after talks with Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
He said the international community's tendency to abandon countries emerging
from conflict could "reverse hard-won results and weaken the attempts we are
making to build solid societies."
"We cannot allow those weaknesses to take hold again in Liberia," he vowed to
the Liberian national assembly.
The Analyst (Monrovia) July 4, 2006
Posted to the web July 5, 2006
As a mark of honor for his track record in peace building, the University of
Liberia Faculty Senate has established the "Kofi A. Annan Institute for
Conflict Transformation" at the University of Liberia.
In a resolution adopted on July 1, 2006, the ULFS stated that the center will
provide the space for civil society, actors of the Liberian peace process,
government officials, legislators, and other stakeholders to dialogue and
draw lessons from the theory of transformation.
Posted to the web July 5, 2006
As a mark of honor for his track record in peace building, the University of
Liberia Faculty Senate has established the "Kofi A. Annan Institute for
Conflict Transformation" at the University of Liberia.
In a resolution adopted on July 1, 2006, the ULFS stated that the center will
provide the space for civil society, actors of the Liberian peace process,
government officials, legislators, and other stakeholders to dialogue and
draw lessons from the theory of transformation.
AllAfrica.com Wed, 05 Jul 2006 6:36 AM PDT
The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is due in Liberia today barely three
years after he influenced the deployment of the largest multi-national
peacekeeping mission in the world in the aftermath of a bloody civil war.
Dr. Annan is on a five-nation trip to Africa, and then an official visit to
Germany.
Thousands of Liberians are expected to converge at the Roberts
International Airport today to welcome the man who was instrumental in
helping to restore peace and stability to the country.
The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is due in Liberia today barely three
years after he influenced the deployment of the largest multi-national
peacekeeping mission in the world in the aftermath of a bloody civil war.
Dr. Annan is on a five-nation trip to Africa, and then an official visit to
Germany.
Thousands of Liberians are expected to converge at the Roberts
International Airport today to welcome the man who was instrumental in
helping to restore peace and stability to the country.
The Analyst (Monrovia)
July 4, 2006 Posted to the web July 5, 2006
Citizens and residents of Ganta, Nimba County, have assured the
Government of Liberia of their total support to the peace process
embarked upon by the Liberian leader Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
The citizens comprising mostly Gios, Manos and Mandingos gave the
assurance when the Ad Hoc Presidential Commission on the Nimba
County Inter-ethnic Dispute paid its second field visit to the county.
The citizens of Ganta said they have lived together for too long for the issue
of land and property to divide them.
They said individuals that are occupying other people's properties must turn
them over to the rightful owners.
In separate comments, the residents of Ganta agreed for the ownership
rights to be established on disputed properties.
July 4, 2006 Posted to the web July 5, 2006
Citizens and residents of Ganta, Nimba County, have assured the
Government of Liberia of their total support to the peace process
embarked upon by the Liberian leader Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
The citizens comprising mostly Gios, Manos and Mandingos gave the
assurance when the Ad Hoc Presidential Commission on the Nimba
County Inter-ethnic Dispute paid its second field visit to the county.
The citizens of Ganta said they have lived together for too long for the issue
of land and property to divide them.
They said individuals that are occupying other people's properties must turn
them over to the rightful owners.
In separate comments, the residents of Ganta agreed for the ownership
rights to be established on disputed properties.
Liberian ex-President Charles Taylor has arrived in the Netherlands where
he is to be tried on war crimes charges.
For security reasons, the UN-backed tribunal in Sierra Leone moved his
trial to The Hague from Freetown where he has been in jail since his
capture.
Mr Taylor faces 11 charges after allegedly backing rebels in the
decade-long Sierra Leone civil war.
Last week, the United Kingdom offered to host any jail term he may serve,
paving the way for his transfer.
he is to be tried on war crimes charges.
For security reasons, the UN-backed tribunal in Sierra Leone moved his
trial to The Hague from Freetown where he has been in jail since his
capture.
Mr Taylor faces 11 charges after allegedly backing rebels in the
decade-long Sierra Leone civil war.
Last week, the United Kingdom offered to host any jail term he may serve,
paving the way for his transfer.
| Guinea: Life Returning to Normal After Strike Ends By: IRIN June 19, 2006 |
Shops opened, public transport resumed and markets were bustling in the
Guinean capital on Monday after the government made significant
concessions to trade unions, ending a crippling nine-day strike that was
marked by violence.
The leading Confederation of Guinean Workers (CNTG) and the Union
Syndicate of Guinean Workers (USTG) called off the strike late Friday after
the government agreed to salary rises of up to 25 percent for public sector
workers, and small increases in transport and rent allowances.
Guinean capital on Monday after the government made significant
concessions to trade unions, ending a crippling nine-day strike that was
marked by violence.
The leading Confederation of Guinean Workers (CNTG) and the Union
Syndicate of Guinean Workers (USTG) called off the strike late Friday after
the government agreed to salary rises of up to 25 percent for public sector
workers, and small increases in transport and rent allowances.
| Liberia's Taylor may go to The Hague within weeks By: Christo Johnson, Sunday, Jun 18, 2006 |
FREETOWN (Reuters) - Former Liberian leader Charles Taylor could be
transferred to The Hague within weeks to stand trial for war crimes after the
United Nations Security Council authorised his transfer on Friday, court officials
said.
A resolution adopted unanimously by the 15-nation Council asked U.N.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan to help with legal and practical arrangements to
move Taylor from the court in Sierra Leone where he is currently being held.
He faces 11 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for backing
Sierra Leone's Revolutionary United Front rebels, who sent drugged child
soldiers into battle and mutilated and raped civilians in the country's 1991-2002
civil war.
transferred to The Hague within weeks to stand trial for war crimes after the
United Nations Security Council authorised his transfer on Friday, court officials
said.
A resolution adopted unanimously by the 15-nation Council asked U.N.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan to help with legal and practical arrangements to
move Taylor from the court in Sierra Leone where he is currently being held.
He faces 11 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for backing
Sierra Leone's Revolutionary United Front rebels, who sent drugged child
soldiers into battle and mutilated and raped civilians in the country's 1991-2002
civil war.
| Liberia: Fire At Presidential Palace Detracts From Day of Celebrations |
| Sheik Kafumba Konneh Weighs in on Veil Controversy: 'You Cannot Dictate to Muslims How to Dress' 07/25/06 - Sidiki Trawally, strawally@FrontPageAfrica.com |
fell short of saying whether the director would be penalized for the threat against
Muslims women in the country.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Muslims Council in Liberia, Sheik Kafumba Konneh
has said that the Council will watch to see what government will do, "because the
director statement’s tends to taint the reputation of the government if no decisive
action is taken to show that the (Ellen-led) government is not anti-Islamic
government."
Addressing reporters at a news conference late Monday in Monrovia, Justice
Morris said because director Sieh “is not a lawyer, she could not understand the
implication of her statement” against the Muslim women in Liberia,
Muslims women in the country.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Muslims Council in Liberia, Sheik Kafumba Konneh
has said that the Council will watch to see what government will do, "because the
director statement’s tends to taint the reputation of the government if no decisive
action is taken to show that the (Ellen-led) government is not anti-Islamic
government."
Addressing reporters at a news conference late Monday in Monrovia, Justice
Morris said because director Sieh “is not a lawyer, she could not understand the
implication of her statement” against the Muslim women in Liberia,
| World Bank president praises Liberia's economic progress, but says much left to do |
By: Morris Kromah, Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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Joann Fatima Moncrieffe. Their parent Mr. Scott Mussa Moncrieffe
member of WIMAM and Fatima T Bility Treasurer of WIMAM.
Milwaukee, WI: The Minnesota Mandingo Association defeated the
Wisconsin Mandingo Association of Milwaukee, Inc 7 –3 in a soccer match
commemorating the babies naming ceremony of the Moncrieffe family in
Milwaukee. The babies in question were Mussa Moncrieffe and Baby
Joann Fatima Moncrieffe. Their parent Mr. Scott Mussa Moncrieffe
member of WIMAM and Fatima T Bility Treasurer of WIMAM.
| Ellen Outlines Prospects for Recovery The NEWS (Monrovia) July 13, 2006 T. Michael Johnny |
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“Today, I bring you greetings from a young Sierra Leone, only 49 years of
age as an Independent Sovereign State to have 159 years of age as a
sister, the Republic of Liberia,” this is how Sierra Leonean Pres. Ahmed
Tejan Kabbah referred to the cordial bonds between the two nations.
• President A. T. Kabbah
The Sierra Leonean head of state reflected on the commonality of natural
embodiments of the two countries when he spoke at programs marking the
official celebration of the National Independence Day of Liberia yesterday
at the Centennial Pavilion on Ashmud Street.
age as an Independent Sovereign State to have 159 years of age as a
sister, the Republic of Liberia,” this is how Sierra Leonean Pres. Ahmed
Tejan Kabbah referred to the cordial bonds between the two nations.
• President A. T. Kabbah
The Sierra Leonean head of state reflected on the commonality of natural
embodiments of the two countries when he spoke at programs marking the
official celebration of the National Independence Day of Liberia yesterday
at the Centennial Pavilion on Ashmud Street.